Welcome to the sign up for the 2017 Spring Floral Garden swap. We are having two concurrent swaps and you may sign up for one or both. Signups will close Wednesday April 12th, and the mailing date will be Friday June 16th. That gives us over 2 months to make and mail the blocks and hopefully won’t overlap with the summer swap.
Block size and number: The size of the blocks should be 12.5" inches square, so when sewn together they make a 12" inch block.
You will be making 1 block for each person who signs up + one extra for the hostess. The hostess block should be in the same theme as the main blocks, but not necessarily the same design.
Pattern & Fabric: The pattern for this swap is Nine Patch and Nine Patch Variations. You may make a simple nine patch or any patterns that splits the block into nine sections. There are no specified colours except to use spring-type colours with a floral garden theme. White or white tonals can be used as an accent, but it is not necessary to use white if you choose not to.
Here are some examples of nine patch variations:
https://www.thespruce.com/diverse-patch-quilt-blocks-2821239
http://quilt.com/Blocks/NinePatchBlocks.html
Please use 100% cotton if possible or no less than 50% cotton-poly blend. If you do use cotton-poly, please mark that on the label with your blocks.
Wash the fabrics and iron before using the fabric. Gets the sizing chemicals out and pre shrinks it so it will be consistent when later made and washed with the other swap blocks.
Be sure to label each block with your screen name, so we know who made each block. A good tip is to 'baste' them on with a long stitch so it's easy to take out but will travel well in envelopes. Safety pins are another option, but do add a lot of bulk.
Other details: The hostess for this swap will be Belfrybat and she will be contacting each person who signs up, via PM, and provide her contact information. You will in turn, PM her with your contact information to include your full name, mailing address, phone number and email address.
Mailing: When mailing, be sure you enclose a self-addressed mailer and be sure you have attached enough postage for the return of your package. USPS First Class package rate is cheaper than Priority by about three dollars and includes free tracking.
Problems: - We all understand that things happen that we are not expecting. If an emergency does arise, please let the hostess know as soon as possible so we can adapt for the rest of the group.
Remember, the goal of our swaps is to get to know each other better and build community besides sending and receiving some fabulous blocks. The more you participate in the discussion, the more fun all of us will have.
Block size and number: The size of the blocks should be 12.5" inches square, so when sewn together they make a 12" inch block.
You will be making 1 block for each person who signs up + one extra for the hostess. The hostess block should be in the same theme as the main blocks, but not necessarily the same design.
Pattern & Fabric: The pattern for this swap is Nine Patch and Nine Patch Variations. You may make a simple nine patch or any patterns that splits the block into nine sections. There are no specified colours except to use spring-type colours with a floral garden theme. White or white tonals can be used as an accent, but it is not necessary to use white if you choose not to.
Here are some examples of nine patch variations:
https://www.thespruce.com/diverse-patch-quilt-blocks-2821239
http://quilt.com/Blocks/NinePatchBlocks.html
Please use 100% cotton if possible or no less than 50% cotton-poly blend. If you do use cotton-poly, please mark that on the label with your blocks.
Wash the fabrics and iron before using the fabric. Gets the sizing chemicals out and pre shrinks it so it will be consistent when later made and washed with the other swap blocks.
Be sure to label each block with your screen name, so we know who made each block. A good tip is to 'baste' them on with a long stitch so it's easy to take out but will travel well in envelopes. Safety pins are another option, but do add a lot of bulk.
Other details: The hostess for this swap will be Belfrybat and she will be contacting each person who signs up, via PM, and provide her contact information. You will in turn, PM her with your contact information to include your full name, mailing address, phone number and email address.
Mailing: When mailing, be sure you enclose a self-addressed mailer and be sure you have attached enough postage for the return of your package. USPS First Class package rate is cheaper than Priority by about three dollars and includes free tracking.
Problems: - We all understand that things happen that we are not expecting. If an emergency does arise, please let the hostess know as soon as possible so we can adapt for the rest of the group.
Remember, the goal of our swaps is to get to know each other better and build community besides sending and receiving some fabulous blocks. The more you participate in the discussion, the more fun all of us will have.